Josh Hurlbert
2023 - Present
2027
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Josh Hurlbert (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 8. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Hurlbert (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 8. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Josh Hurlbert was born in Smithville, Missouri. Hurlbert earned a bachelor's degree in history and geography from Park University in 2008. His career experience includes working as a senior field representative for U.S. Congressman Sam Graves.[1][2] Hurlbert has served as the president of the Smithville Rotary Club.[2][3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hurlbert was assigned to the following committees:
- Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
- Emerging Issues Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
2021-2022
Hurlbert was assigned to the following committees:
- House General Laws Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Workforce Development Committee
- Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Josh Hurlbert defeated Sandy Van Wagner in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 68.6 | 15,145 | |
 | Sandy Van Wagner (D) | 31.4 | 6,938 | |
| Total votes: 22,083 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Sandy Van Wagner advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sandy Van Wagner | 100.0 | 1,742 |
| Total votes: 1,742 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Josh Hurlbert advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert | 100.0 | 4,790 | |
| Total votes: 4,790 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Josh Hurlbert defeated Alyssa Dial in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 68.0 | 10,204 | |
| Alyssa Dial (D) | 32.0 | 4,808 | ||
| Total votes: 15,012 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Alyssa Dial advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alyssa Dial | 100.0 | 1,900 | |
| Total votes: 1,900 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Josh Hurlbert advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 8 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert | 100.0 | 3,973 | |
| Total votes: 3,973 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Josh Hurlbert defeated Wade Kiefer in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert (R) | 65.2 | 14,863 | |
| Wade Kiefer (D) | 34.8 | 7,926 | ||
| Total votes: 22,789 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Wade Kiefer advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wade Kiefer | 100.0 | 2,594 | |
| Total votes: 2,594 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12
Josh Hurlbert defeated Deannette Lemons in the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 12 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Josh Hurlbert | 82.3 | 3,710 | |
| Deannette Lemons | 17.7 | 796 | |
| Total votes: 4,506 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2012
Hurlbert ran in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 12. Hurlbert was defeated by Ken Wilson in the August 7 primary election.[4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 Ken Wilson |
51% | 1,822 |
| Josh Hurlbert | 49% | 1,749 |
| Total Votes | 3,571 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Josh Hurlbert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hurlbert's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Husband, father, legislator. I am a policy expert with experience on the municipal, state and federal levels. I am running for reelection to the Missouri House of Representatives.
- Pro-Growth Policies - The Northland is thriving. We need to ensure that small government, low tax policies remain in place in order to meet the Northland's full potential.
- Broadband Development - Broadband is the next necessity for rural America. We need to make smart investments while also narrowing our focus on areas lacking access instead of supporting overbuilding communities.
- School Choice - We need to further educational choice in Missouri. Gone is the era of one-size-fits-all education. Students should not have their educational opportunities limited by their income or zip code - they should be free to find the best educational fit for them.
Transportation - We need to invest in our roads and bridges. That is the most basic function of the State Government. Infrastructure investment is also the best way for government to aid in economic development.
School Choice - We need to further educational choice in Missouri. Gone is the era of one-size-fits-all education. Students should not have their educational opportunities limited by their income or zip code - they should be free to find the best educational fit for them.
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2020
Josh Hurlbert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hurlbert's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Josh Hurlbert grew up in Kearney before settling in Smithville in 2007. After graduating from Park University, Hurlbert began working for Congressman Sam Graves, where he continues to serve as the Senior Field Representative. Hurlbert was elected to the Smithville Board of Alderman in 2018, serving one term before not seeking reelection, and is also the Past President of the Smithville Rotary Club, where he has been a member since 2011. Hurlbert also serves as an Elder at The Table: A Christian Fellowship in Liberty. Motivation for Hurlbert's candidacy comes from his faith, family, and commitment to public service. "As the father of two small children, I want them to grow up with the same opportunities I had. I want them to enjoy the freedom that a small government provides." "I know I don't have all the answers. I look forward to getting to know the people of this district better and hearing their ideas about how to make Missouri a better place to live," Hurlbert said. A resident of Smithville, Hurlbert lives in the Diamond Crest subdivision with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, Rose (4) and J.J. (2).
- Transportation - Missouri needs to find a 21st century solution to maintaining our roads and bridges
- Law Enforcement - In order to maintain a safe and thriving Northland, we need to maintain funding for our police departments
- Economic Development - The Northland is developing into an economic driver for the Kansas City metro and we need low-tax, small government policies to realize that potential
We need to set up the Northland for the 21st century. That means reinventing the state's transportation funding mechanisms to account for the estimated 25% of the personal vehicle fleet that will be electric by 2030 and not paying a fuel tax. It also means bringing government alongside private investment to unlock the potential of the Northland, instead of instituting big government policies that will weigh down the Northland like an anchor.
No party has a monopoly on good ideas. It is important to hear all sides of an issue, become informed on the intricacies and nuances of the legislation, and make a decision on what is in the district's interest. It is my job as a legislator to represent the district in Jefferson City, not Jefferson City to the district.
Integrity, patience, and the ability to grasp complex and nuanced pieces of legislation are important for any prospective legislator. I believe my experience has proven I have these abilities and can effectively represent the district.
I started refereeing youth soccer games when I was 13, something I still enjoy doing as much as I can on the weekends.
How do we set up the state for the rest of the 21st century? Missouri is a natural transportation nexus in the center of the U.S. - how will we take advantage of that and fund our failing infrastructure? How will we attract jobs and support small businesses in order to encourage growth?
I support Amendment 3, which would restore a bipartisan panel of seven Republicans and seven Democrats tasked with coming up with compact districts that favor keeping communities intact and that 75% of the panel could agree to. The current law, changed in 2018, would appoint a single state demographer to draw the lines primarily focused on achieving a partisan balance in the legislature, which would force the demographer to draw gerrymandered districts that somehow draw together rural and urban areas.
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2012
Hurlbert's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
ECONOMY
- Excerpt: "I support Missouri joining six of its neighbors as a Right-to-Work state. I also support eliminating the state income tax and adopting a statewide sales tax"
EDUCATION
- Excerpt: "I strongly support a proper reimbursement rate and allocation system for Kansas City School District students looking to leave the district. I also support the implementation of tuition-credit systems, which have proven to be boon for students in failing school districts."
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Excerpt: "We are at a critical juncture in Missouri transportation. We need to continue funding our highways, but without toll roads or new taxes. I also support maintaining a three-terminal concourse at Kansas City International Airport rather than building a new, inconvenient single terminal concourse."
PRO-LIFE
- Excerpt: "I am a strong supporter of the Pro-Life cause. I will not support legislation that threatens the unborn."
PRO-GUN
- Excerpt: "As a gun owner, I strongly support the right for individuals to bear arms. I also applaud the recent Supreme Court decisions that have reaffirmed this right throughout the United States."
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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2022
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In 2022, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 13.
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2021
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In 2021, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 6 to May 14.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Missouri House of Representatives, "Representative Josh Hurlbert," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2022
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ votejoshhurlbert.com - Official campaign website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Randy Railsback (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 8 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Ken Wilson (R) |
Missouri House of Representatives District 12 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Jamie Johnson (D) |
